Sylvia Lou Slaughter

Sylvia Lou Slaughter, age 81 of Henderson, Ky, renowned writer for The Gleaner, Sunday Evansville Courier and Press, and The Tennessean passed away March 31, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. Our cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton Mulford Slaughter and Martha Lucille Slaughter. Sylvia graduated from Henderson City High and went on to further her education by attending the University of Kentucky Northwest Center which is now Henderson Community College. She also attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. She started her writing career as proofreader at The Gleaner, then moved on to the Sunday Courier and Press where she was given the opportunity to have her own column. She used her vivid imagination to write stories about her family, interview celebrities, and entertain all that picked up the Sunday paper. After her time at the Sunday Courier and Press, she moved to Nashville to write for the Tennessean as the Lifestyle Editor. Her passion for writing won her multiple awards. Anyone who read her column knew how much she loved her family. Her first love may have been the written word, but her family was never far behind. As the eldest sister, she taught her seven younger siblings and countless nieces and nephews how to tie their shoes and count to ten in Latin. Sylvia or as those closest knew her, Sy-Sy, was a free spirit that opened her home and heart to all. She will be missed by all that knew her; however, the memories of what she has given us will live on forever. She was one of a kind that charmed the world with her intelligence, beauty, and grace. To know her was to love her. Survivors include: 4 Brothers: Clinton Slaughter Jr., Robbie Slaughter and his wife, Linda, JB Slaughter and his wife Mary Sue, and Sammy Slaughter and his wife Lisa, all residing in Henderson, Ky; 3 Sisters: Sandy Gootee and her husband, Bill, Caroline Slaughter, and Barbara Thomason all residing in Henderson, Ky; Nieces: Jennifer Furlong Reinhardt, Sylvia LeeAnne Meuth, Noelle Barsumian, Cassie Thomason, Katie Hargis, Malia Sellers, Ashley Hinton, and Haley Pruiett; Nephews: Michael Keith Furlong, Robert. E. Slaughter, Robert C. Slaughter, Col. Cassius Bentley, Luke Hanley, Kaleb Hanley, Cody Hanley, and Matthew Pruitt; Beloved Cousin who Sylvia nurtured Becky Cuellar; Beloved Aunt Ann Martin; Lifelong Friends Carol Schutz Noon, Dotty Towler; Along with many great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be 4-8pm on Monday, April 4th at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson, Ky. The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 5th at 1pm with visitation beginning at 10am until the time of service with Bro. Gary Puryear presiding. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Friday April 8, 2022 at Fernwood Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Chelsey Gregory, DMD of Audubon Dental Clinic for her kindness and care. We would also like to personally thank Bro. Gary Puryear, Stephanie Wright, and St. Anthony’s Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Sylvia Slaughter to the National Parkinson’s Foundation or St. Anthony’s Hospice.